Former India forward, BP Govinda, 72, was known for his speed and bravado inside the striking circle that saw him score numerous goals for the country in the early 1970s.  So, it’s only understandable that he expects more from the Indian team’s forwardline which has not quite delivered in the first two matches of the Asian Champions Trophy here.

World No. 4 India beat China 7-2 in their opener and drew 1-1 with Japan, but only one goal from those eight was a field goal, while the rest originated from penalty corners. And Govinda, who is also a member of Hockey India’s selection committee, felt that there should not be such an over-reliance on short corners.